A journal of a gardener in Round Rock, Texas learning how to deal with clay and limestone "soil" and the heat! Whew! But also the joy that comes from getting out in the garden and enjoying nature and family.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Crossing on Chisholm Trail

Last Friday, the weather was too beautiful to stay home, so Loudon and I went to Sprouts to get a snack for a picnic in the park, and then to the Chisholm Trail Park.

Hi Nola, I bet it was beautiful. I wonder if it was the scent of the Bluebonnets that took your breath away or the pollen? LOL! It is so heavy this year, my red car looks yellow...it looks like someone took handfuls of yellow powder and threw it all over my car.

Dee, It was a glorious day--and any day I can redirect his stick-whacking from my plants is a good day. The bronze statues made such a nice satisfying echoey (I just made up a new word!)sound that was hard for Loudon to resist. He was scared of the waterfall though.

Cheryl, the waterfall was wonderful, in fact, I always find Brushy Creek so restorative. I wanted to take pictures of the Round Rock that our town was named after, but didn't dare with "The Loud One" with me. He was so busy finding sticks and playing in the dirt, I had to watch him like a hawk! He is such a joy. It is amazing how much more I appreciate my grand-kids than I was able to my own children. I was too busy trying to make sure they went to soccer and gymnastic practice, did their homework, and minded their manners.

Oh, I'm so glad I found your corner of the blogging world. I love garden blogs and the garden people who have created them. I have enjoyed your travels, plants, family and especially your 4 legged friends!!! I have 2 leggers also but the 4 leggers are awesome!! Looking forward to reading more.....Joyce

I'm so glad to have found your great gardening blog and I so enjoy the gardners who create them. I have enjoyed your garden tales, travels and especially the 4leggers. They are special. I look forward to reading more about everything in the future....Joyce

Thanks Gail, I am just a little partial to that little guy. And thanks on the song too--I always loved that song by the Lovin' Spoonful's...brings back sooooo many memories of younger carefree days. Too bad I didn't appreciate them for that back then.

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I want to write about gardening and the challenges that I face learning how to garden in rocky limestone clay Zone 8B. But with 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a daughter with her two children having to move in with us, chaos insues! I am sure I will have to write about our adventures (and misadventures).